Cell Injury · Pathology

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of coagulative necrosis?

  1. Complete loss of tissue architecture
  2. Preservation of tissue structural outline
  3. Formation of a cheese-like friable mass
  4. Conversion of tissue into a viscous liquid
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Correct answer: Preservation of tissue structural outline

Coagulative necrosis occurs when cell proteins and enzymes are denatured simultaneously. This prevents proteolysis of the dead cells, allowing the firm texture and structural outline of the tissue to persist for some time.

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